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17 November 2007, 11:47 PM
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5513 I've got it back at last he heee!!!
Hi All,
Well after possibly the two most long and agonising weeks of my life  I have managed to collect my 1966, 5513 Submariner from Rolex Bexley after its service and case refurb and as ever they have done a fantastic job. The only thing now is I'm going to be frightened to wear it .The before and after pics probably do not do it justice, but they have refurbed the lugs to a superb standard after they had been polished round over the years. The two first pics are as it went away followed by 6 after shots. You can see quite clearly in the before pics the rounded lugs and the ding in the top right hand lug. It needed a new crown and stem as it was still sporting its original twin lock crown with just the coronet and no underline and wasn't screwing down quite as it should and I was concerned about water ingress, but now it has a triplock crown and stem, not for the purists I guess, but it will help keep that beautiful dial and hands good for the next 40 years hopefully. As I mentioned in a previous post the Rolex service tech said it had probably not been worn much and possibly had NEVER been serviced before. Total cost was £231 including the £35 age surcharge and VAT, but I was very lucky as a few days after I dropped it off the prices went up £25 on a non date Submariner service. It took five weeks from dropping it off to it being ready followed by the horrible two week wait until I could collect. It will probably be welded to my wrist all weekend. Have a great weekend guys, I know I will 
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18 November 2007, 12:04 AM
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Mark, what can I say? They did a supurb job!
 Bexley is known for it's fantastic work and your example bears witness to that.  You have a wonderful example of what a Rolex tool watch is all about, and something the likes of which we will never see again. I would not worry in the slightest about a new crown-quite normal and quite appropriate for a full service. It's heart and soul are now protected. My sincere congrats on a wonderful example. Wear it with pride and know that when you do you are linked to a long and proud heritage.Very well done my friend!!!
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18 November 2007, 12:17 AM
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Very nice! I bet your glad to see it again.
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18 November 2007, 12:18 AM
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Very nice Mark -
I notice the Steve Mcqueen model in your Avatar - Is that one of yours too?? Post some pics - please if so. I love that model
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18 November 2007, 12:20 AM
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Mark,
The watch turned out great. Congrats on a surperb overhaul and refinish. Enjoy it until the next overhaul.
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18 November 2007, 12:23 AM
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look like brand new
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18 November 2007, 12:33 AM
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What a Beauty
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18 November 2007, 01:00 AM
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Fantastic job! Congrats.
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18 November 2007, 01:27 AM
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What a great result, Mark!
You must be one happy guy now!
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18 November 2007, 01:42 AM
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Wow .... What a beautiful 5513.
It looks new, and the vintaged patina dial and hands are just amazing.
Lust .... Drool .... Don't be afraid to wear it and enjoy it. 
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18 November 2007, 01:51 AM
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Stunning...
I love the look of the dial and hands; you can just see the history in its face... I would wear that one proudly...
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18 November 2007, 02:53 AM
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Well done, Mark....pure vintage stuff. But that stunning Explorer of yours still rules the roost in my books!!
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18 November 2007, 03:08 AM
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Nice resto , have you checked the accuracy i had my Sea Dweller done .
It use to be around 1 minute a month but now its nearer 2-5 seconds!! |
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18 November 2007, 03:37 AM
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the most beautiful ever
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18 November 2007, 08:12 PM
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Most members are probably sick to death of seeing it LOL!!! |
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18 November 2007, 08:15 PM
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18 November 2007, 08:16 PM
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Both STUNNING ! Congrats on a gorgeous pair - very jealous
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18 November 2007, 08:17 PM
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Thanks for you kind remarks guys!!
I'm loving it! (to coin a McDonalds phrase)
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18 November 2007, 08:24 PM
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2 AWESOME watches!!! WOW!!!
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18 November 2007, 09:44 PM
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18 November 2007, 11:20 PM
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lovely job, i think when my SD needs servicing i'll head on up to london and drop it off personally.
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19 November 2007, 12:29 AM
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They did a wonderful job
The 5513 is a much better looking watch than any modern divers, IMO Your Explorer is beautiful also
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19 November 2007, 02:03 AM
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Beautiful pair of watches Mark.
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19 November 2007, 02:30 AM
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Wow - that's beautiful! Really looks like new!
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19 November 2007, 03:37 AM
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Very nice. It looks like my '66 5513, only A LOT cleaner.
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